9/28/2025 - Whiteface Mountain

I had heard that leaves were 60% changed so I decided it would be a good destination for a motorcycle ride.  I didn't expect it to be a 4.5 hour ride each direction just to get to the entrance of the road to climb the mountain.  Gorgeous view as you will see, but the leaves weren't even close to 60% changed.  There are several pull-off places along the road for you to pull off to safely take pictures.  I did not make it all the way to the top because the elevator was out and climbing there was going to take too long since I still had to ride home.  Would have been different if I drove a car since they have heat.  The ride home was quite chilly as the temperature dropped below 50F well before I made it home.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/badminton.overstated.account

Site Notes: Most of the place is accessible, and that includes the cafe.  The cafe is a little pricey but at least it was good food.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Lake Placid.  Yes, the Lake Placid Olympic site associated with the Miracle on Ice.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: That is the observation castle near the peak though roughly 200 feet below the peak.  Gorgeous place to grab a bite to eat!

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: That is the "guardrail" to prevent motorcycles from rolling down a steep drop...

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Over the top of observation castle where the cafe is located.  This is about as far up the mountain as I made it.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: A view of the parking area.  They request that motorcycles to park where there is the large bare spot on the slope.  Made me a little nervous when I left since you can tend to roll backwards a little when starting up.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: The curve in view there is where I took the picture of the observation castle.

Camera: Nikon Z7 II; Lens: Nikon NIKOR Z 24-70mm f4 S
Note: Tighter view of the same curve.